About St. Joseph's Secondary School
St. Joseph's Secondary School — a parish initiative of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel — offers quality secondary education rooted in Catholic tradition. We nurture academic excellence, spiritual formation and character development. Our programmes prepare learners for national examinations and life beyond school.
School Type
Mixed Day School — Ordinary & Advanced Level (S1–S6)
Language
English instruction with local language support where appropriate
Mission
To form disciplined, morally upright and academically strong students who serve God and society.
Vision
To be a centre of excellence forming servant-leaders committed to faith, scholarship and community service.
Academics & Curriculum
We follow the national secondary curriculum with additional focus on values formation, ICT and life skills. Students are prepared for Uganda National Examinations (UNEB) at Ordinary Level and Advanced Level where offered.
Streams & Subjects
- Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics
- Humanities: History, Geography, CRE, Literature
- Technical & ICT courses (where available)
- Business studies & Entrepreneurship
Assessment & Support
Continuous assessment, termly exams, and remedial classes for students who require additional support.
Admissions
How to Apply
- Collect the application form from the school office or download it from our website.
- Complete the form and attach the student's birth certificate and previous school reports.
- Submit the form along with the non-refundable application fee.
- Successful applicants are invited for placement tests and interviews.
Entry Requirements
- Proof of age (birth certificate)
- Previous school report and a recommendation (where applicable)
- Immunization records for boarding applicants
Fees & Payments
Below are sample fee categories. Confirm exact amounts from the school office before payment.
Tuition (per term)
UGX —
Admission Fee
UGX —
Boarding (if applicable)
UGX —
Exam & Misc
UGX —
Facilities & Boarding
Science Labs
Equipped labs for practical science lessons (safety procedures observed).
Library & ICT
A small library and basic ICT facilities to support learning.
Boarding
Day school with limited boarding — confirm availability with the office before admission.
Co-curricular Activities
Sports
Football, Netball, Athletics — inter-school competitions encouraged.
Clubs
Debate, Drama, Science Club, Book Club & Environmental Club.
Christian Formation
Weekly chapel, retreats and spiritual formation activities.
Key Staff
Mr. Emmanuel Kiggundu
Headteacher
Ms. Esther Namayanja
Deputy Head
Mr. Peter Kato
Bursar
Gallery
Support St. Joseph's Secondary School
Your support funds learning resources, laboratory equipment, student scholarships and facility development.
Bank (Centenary): Centenary Bank
Account Name: St. Joseph's Secondary School
Account Number: 2233445566
Mobile Money: MTN +256 77X XXX XXX • Airtel +256 70X XXX XXX
Visit & Contact
St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Busega. Please contact the school office for visits and admissions appointments.
- Phone: +256 707 671 285
- Email: secondary@olmbusega.org
- Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM